Old Cards

 

Late last year, I acquired several lots of vintage cards. I find them impossible to resist and frequently add more to my collection. While I cannot recall the exact amount spent, these aren't getting cheaper given the popularity for these sets.  However this also comes with an opportunity cost, because the money spent on these cards could have completed a set or two that I'm chasing.

These three 1951 Bowman cards are my favorites of this lot.  Aloma had a brief 4 year career with the White Sox.  Eddie Robinson lasted a bit longer, he was a 4-time all star and played with several teams over a 13 year career.  He also was a centenarian, passing away at the age of 100 back in 2021.  Johnny Schmitz also lasted 13 years and played in 2 all star games.

Here is the rest of the lot.  I'm not sure why but the two catchers cards (Al Evans and Phil Masi) are a couple more favorites of the lot.  I now have 24 cards of the 324 cards set.

Ever since picking up a bunch of well loved 1952's way back 2023,  I've plucked a card here and there from the 1952 set.  I've always liked the design so I'll take any opportunity to add more.

The Gus Zernial card is a fun card as it looks like the baseball's were glued onto the bat.

'Tookie' Gilbert's real name was actually Harold.  He once played for the Minneapolis Millers, but his major league career lasted only 2 seasons.  Sadly he passed away at the young age of 38.

It's a pipedream to complete either the 51 Bowman or the 52 Topps sets but I won't shy away from getting these as close as I can.

 

This lot was kind of an 'oopsie'.  I threw a $5 bid out and it won.  Go figure.

The 1959 Fleer Ted Williams set is one I haven't thought about collecting.  But is there a better card out there that combines 3 great pastimes - fishing, golf and card collecting?

Finally I picked up four more cards for my '62 Post set build.  The set is only 45% complete.

In this hobby, (can it still be called a hobby?)  I'm not sure there's anything better then picking up old vintage cards.  While many of these old cards are stained and beat up they truly are treasures.  

Until next time thanks for stopping by!